⭐ The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back… is making its way back to Seattle! This audience fave drops classic characters into the world of burlesque. Don’t miss out!
🚨 It’s here, Seattle! The Empire Strips Back is now OPEN — but only for a limited time. Don’t miss out, grab your tickets today! 🔥
Tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Seattle
🎫 General Admission - includes entry to the experience
🎫 Rebel Package - includes express entry to the experience + a t-shirt (depending on size availability another merch item like panties, lightsaber, poster, or calendar could be offered in exchange for the shirt).
👉 For large groups (8+ people), reserve your tickets here
🪑 Seats are assigned upon arrival at the venue on a first-come, first-served basis in the selected zone (Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, Emperor’s Zone, and ADA seats.)
Highlights
🤩 Be transported to a galaxy far, far away, to a world of burlesque fantasy
🌌 Hilarious parody, menacing and risqué dance, and even the droids you're looking for
✨ Your favorite characters are scantily clad, seriously sultry and live on stage
⭐ Previously sold out in Portland, Washington DC, New York, San Diego, LA, Detroit, and more
🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody here
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 2 hours including a 15-minute intermission. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
📍 Location: Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center
👤 Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue has accessible seating
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
Let us deliver you to the dark side! With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque. Be prepared for some seriously sultry Stormtroopers, a dangerously enticing Boba Fett, some tantalizing Twi'leks, a delightfully luke-warm Taun Taun, a lady-like Skywalker, the Droids you are looking for, and much, much more! Don't miss out and get your tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Seattle!
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Media Reviews
💬 “I’m forever changed. An enormous success. One of the most memorable and impressive live performances I’ve ever seen." - SFGate
💬 "Sexy strip-and-dance numbers, stylishly lit and slickly performed to a banging pop and rock score." - The Guardian
💬 “Impressively detailed and visually enamoring.” - New York Post
Disclaimer: This is a parody production. Star Wars and its characters are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd or Lucasfilm Ltd. This production is not sponsored, endorsed by or affiliated with Disney, Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd, Lucasfilm Ltd or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated companies and/or third party licensors.
🚨 It’s here, Seattle! The Empire Strips Back is now OPEN — but only for a limited time. Don’t miss out, grab your tickets today! 🔥
Tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Seattle
🎫 General Admission - includes entry to the experience
🎫 Rebel Package - includes express entry to the experience + a t-shirt (depending on size availability another merch item like panties, lightsaber, poster, or calendar could be offered in exchange for the shirt).
👉 For large groups (8+ people), reserve your tickets here
🪑 Seats are assigned upon arrival at the venue on a first-come, first-served basis in the selected zone (Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, Emperor’s Zone, and ADA seats.)
Highlights
🤩 Be transported to a galaxy far, far away, to a world of burlesque fantasy
🌌 Hilarious parody, menacing and risqué dance, and even the droids you're looking for
✨ Your favorite characters are scantily clad, seriously sultry and live on stage
⭐ Previously sold out in Portland, Washington DC, New York, San Diego, LA, Detroit, and more
🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody here
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 2 hours including a 15-minute intermission. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
📍 Location: Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center
👤 Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue has accessible seating
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
Let us deliver you to the dark side! With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque. Be prepared for some seriously sultry Stormtroopers, a dangerously enticing Boba Fett, some tantalizing Twi'leks, a delightfully luke-warm Taun Taun, a lady-like Skywalker, the Droids you are looking for, and much, much more! Don't miss out and get your tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Seattle!

Media Reviews
💬 “I’m forever changed. An enormous success. One of the most memorable and impressive live performances I’ve ever seen." - SFGate
💬 "Sexy strip-and-dance numbers, stylishly lit and slickly performed to a banging pop and rock score." - The Guardian
💬 “Impressively detailed and visually enamoring.” - New York Post
Disclaimer: This is a parody production. Star Wars and its characters are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd or Lucasfilm Ltd. This production is not sponsored, endorsed by or affiliated with Disney, Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd, Lucasfilm Ltd or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated companies and/or third party licensors.
User reviews
4.9 /5
based on 334 reviews
- Best show I’ve seen in years. Hot sexy and one hell of a good time
- Amazing show!
- amazing show talented performers so much fun
- Equal parts geeky, sexy, and hilarious. Definitely worth seeing!
- My 2nd time seeing this show and it was just as fantastic as the first. Amazing props, lighting and performers!
- This show was fabulous!! 10/10
- Phenomenal!!!
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The Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center is a modern performing arts venue with a flexible space that can seat up to 434 people. It offers a range of performing arts events and features a Grand Lobby &...
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